Members dumb genius Posted January 19, 2009 Members Share Posted January 19, 2009 I just got a Yamaha FG700s, I really like the sound and feel it has (especially considering the price). I've look all over the web but can't find what string gauge comes with the FG700s. Can some one tell me what gauge is used also give me some suggestions on what brands of strings you use. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rickoshea Posted January 19, 2009 Members Share Posted January 19, 2009 dunno what it comes with, but I play Ernie Ball Earthwood 11's which were recommended by my luthier in GA and I reckon they sound fantastic, plus they're comparatively cheap. congrats on the new git .... the Yamaha FG series are some of the best guitars made - I still love mine after a lot of years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members djuna Posted January 19, 2009 Members Share Posted January 19, 2009 I've been trying to figure out this very thing myself--I got my FG700 recently, and I think they run 12's on them, but I'm not entirely sure. My favorite strings (though I haven't put them on the Yammie yet) are Martin SP lights--I think a lot of people find that they don't last as long as they'd like, but they sound gorgeous and if you're not playing a ton they should hold up just fine for you. Enjoy your guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted January 19, 2009 Members Share Posted January 19, 2009 I don't know for sure either. But most acoustics come "off the shelf" strung with 12 gauge these days (at least in the UK, they do). I prefer 10's myself - and I'll go along with 'djuna' about the Martin SPs (but extralight). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhancox Posted January 19, 2009 Members Share Posted January 19, 2009 There was a thread a couple of weeks back about the strings Yamaha puts on the FG7xx series and someone went so far as to use a micrometer to get the gauge of each string. I think the 12s are a safe bet. Even the guy at the shop where I got mine a few weeks ago said the same thing. I prefer the phosphor bronze variety, at least I did on my old Hohner, so when I get my first new set, that's the way I'll be going. Not 100% on the guage or the brand just yet. Also, those Yamaha strings are coated, so there's another variable to throw into the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AndrewGG Posted January 19, 2009 Members Share Posted January 19, 2009 Mine both came with lights (12's) and sound best with that gauge. __ Yamaha LL26Yamaha LL6Yamaha SA2200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Florida_Gator Posted January 19, 2009 Members Share Posted January 19, 2009 The strings that came on my son's FG700S were standard lights. They didn't appear/feel coated, though. We've since tried Martin SP (phos-bronze) lights, which sounded good but didn't last (very humid and near salt water where I live though). We then put Elixer Nanos on (lights), and they've lasted a few months. For coated strings, I prefer the D'Addario EXPs over the Elixer Nanos (the Nanos are almost "overcoated", and have a slightly strange sound/ring to them). However, the Nanos (on my son's guitar) have outlasted the EXPs (on mine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted January 19, 2009 Members Share Posted January 19, 2009 My 720 sounds good with EJ11's(12-53) which I think they call the "light" set. Anything ligher and it just doesn't feel right to my fingers. I'd go with 12's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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